Arnold Weber

Why the perfect smile can boost your confidence

A winning smile can do wonders for your confidence in almost
any situation. Got a job interview? A date? A school photo? Flash those pearly
whites with pride and you’ll find yourself feeling confident in no time. Why,
you ask? As it turns out, there are a surprising amount of benefits when you
smile that you never would have guessed.

Smile yourself happy

When you smile, your body releases endorphins – hormones
that can make you feel happy and energised - so it goes without saying that the
more you smile the happier you will be. If you’re feeling a little down or
nervous, put on a smile and you’ll feel more positive in no time. Even forcing
a smile when you’re feeling miserable can make you feel better, so give it a
try the next time you’re down in the dumps.

Smiling reduces
stress

As well as making you happy, smiling is a great way to
reduce stress. When the world is bearing down on your shoulders or you’re
feeling a little anxious, you might lose some confidence in yourself.
Thankfully, smiling can help. Smiling is a great way to reduce your heart rate
and can help you get over stresses and worries much faster. Got to make a
presentation in front of your class or meet someone new? Smile your cares away.

Boost your immune
system

It’s crazy, but true. Smiling can actually strengthen your
immune system and help you fight off diseases. This is because smiling affects
our bodies down to a cellular level and the reduction of stress contributes to
a healthier immune system that can keep you well for longer. There is even some
researching going into laughter therapy for hospital patients with certain
illnesses, so don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Smiling might help you
fight off a cold in the winter next year and being healthy will certainly boost
your confidence.

Makes you more social

When you don’t feel confident about your smile you might
withdraw from other people. You might cover your mouth, stifle your laugh,
avoid eating in public or avoid people completely. The problem with this kind
of behaviour is that it can become part of a dangerous cycle. When you don’t
feel confident you pull away from other people, and without a support system of
friends your confidence will continue to drop, starting the cycle all over
again. With a winning smile, you will find yourself being far more open to
social activity. You’ll laugh in public, pose for pictures with friends and
smile with pride. With a nice smile, your insecurities won’t be able to get to
you and other people will find you more approachable and friendly.

A great smile really can make a difference in your life and
a lot of research has shown that people who smile more often live longer,
happier lives than those who don’t So, smile as often as you can and take care
of your smile. If you’re not happy with your smile and are too scared to show
it, consider visiting your dentist for guidance/treatment. If you’re looking
for cosmetic solutions for your smile, consider dental treatment with a North London dentist.
With a smile that you can be proud of, your confidence will go through the
roof.